The focus of the Berlin Process is on countries of the region that are not yet members of European Union (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo[a], Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia) with participation of countries who have committed themselves to organise summit meetings (Germany, Austria, France and Italy) and with strong support by Slovenia and Croatia.[1]

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Civil society initiative The Balkans in Europe Policy Advisory Group (BiEPAG) organized three preparatory meetings in Tirana, Belgrade and Sarajevo.[4] The first preparatory meeting held in Tirana focused on job creation and prosperity.[4] Second meeting in Belgrade took place on 25 May 2015 with aim to discuss recommendations for policy analysis ahead of the Vienna Western Balkans Summit and with topics of culture of regional cooperation, creation of jobs and prosperity, freedom of expression and bilateral disputes on agenda.[4] Third preparatory meeting took place in Sarajevo in June 2015 with focus on freedom of expression.[4] On the day of the Summit, civil society representatives will have the possibility to present their concrete proposals to the present politicians.[5]